Pa5pro Preamplifier OWNER's MANUAL

Professional Disc Jockey Products

PA5Pro Preamplifier OWNER’S MANUAL

NUMARK INDUSTRIES 111 Dupont Drive, Providence, RI 02907 http://www.numark.com PA5Pro

6. Heat - Avoid placing this product too close to CAUTION any high heat sources such as radiators. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 7. Power Sources - This product should be DO NOT OPEN connected to a power supply only of the type CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed on The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the or against them. When removing the cord from a equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence power outlet be sure to remove it by holding the of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord. enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 9. Object and Liquid Entry - Take care that The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended objects do not fall into and that liquids are not to alert the user to the presence of important operating and spilled into the inside of the mixer. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance. 10. Damage Requiring Service - This product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. If you have any questions about service CAUTION please contact Numark at the number(s) shown FOR USA & CANADIAN MODELS ONLY on the back cover of this manual. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE 11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY should be taken so that the grounding or INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. polarization means built into the mixer is not defeated. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Internal/External Voltage Selectors - Internal or external voltage selector switches, if any, 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating should only be reset and re-equipped with a instructions should be read before this product is proper plug for alternative voltage by a qualified connected and used. service technician. Do not attempt to alter this yourself. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. NOTE: This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on this product and in limits for radio noise emissions from digital these operating instructions should be followed. apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other Communications. instructions should be followed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric 5. Water and Moisture - This product should be kept shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or away from direct contact with liquids. moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp environments. Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the name of the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Retain this information for your records. Please return the warranty card enclosed to register your preamplifier with us. MODEL: PA5Pro PURCHASED FROM:______SERIAL NUMBER:______DATE OF PURCHASE:______

NUMARK PA5Pro Preamplifier

INDEX

Safety Information Page 2 Product Registration Introduction Page 4 Features Precautions Page 5 Front Panel Diagram Page 6 and Features Rear Panel Diagram Page 7 and Features Connection Diagram Page 9 Specifications Page 10 Block Diagram Page 11 Warranty and Service Page 12

You have purchased the PA5Pro Preamplifier by Numark. The Numark PA5-Pro is a high-quality stereo preamplification unit. Perfect for a variety of applications such as aerobics clubs, karaoke, restaurants, office music, bars, churches, or even nightclub off peak time. This simple to operate unit allows you to select from 4 different input sources such as a CD player or a tape deck and still page someone with the 2 microphones using our integrated auto-muting feature.

Thank you for buying Numark products!

FEATURES...

• RCA,Balanced XLR Outputs • Binding Post Outputs • Record Output • 2 Neutrik™ Mic inputs with separate 3-band equalizers • Auto mute with defeat switch • Master 3-band Equalizer • Input Selector Switch • Loudness switch • Stereo/Mono switch • Headphone output

IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

Please read this entire manual before SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS connecting the PA5PRO to your system. For optimum performance: • Use appropriate cables throughout your system: Quality shielded audio cables and • Always make sure that AC power is OFF terminated shielded video cables, low- while making any connections. capacitance preferred. Speaker cables must be 14-gauge minimum; 12- or 10-gauge is better. • Do not use excessively long cables (i.e. over 50ft/14m) Be sure plugs and jacks are tightly • Reliability will be enhanced through the use of mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise banana connectors on the speaker wires. or intermittents that could easily damage your Observe correct speaker wire polarity. If in speakers. doubt, consult your Numark dealer or a qualified technician. • Never use spray cleaners on the slide controls. Residues cause excessive dirt build- • Take care to connect only one cable at a time. up and this will void your warranty. In normal Pay attention to the color-coded, labelled Input use slide controls can last for many years. If and Output jacks. they malfunction (usually because of a dirty or dusty environment) consult a professional • ALWAYS remember: “TURN AMPS ON technician. LAST AND OFF FIRST”. Begin with master faders or volume controls on minimum and the • Never attempt to make any adjustments or amplifier gain/input control(s) down. Wait 8 to 10 repairs other than those described in this seconds before turning up the volume. This manual. Take the PA5PRO to your dealer or to prevents transients which may cause severe an authorized Numark Service Center. speaker damage.

• Use restraint when operating controls. Try to move them slowly. Rapid adjustments could A NOTE ON CABLES: damage speakers due to amplifier clipping.

Make the input and output • Avoid amplifier “clipping” at all costs: this connections with readily occurs when the red LEDs (usually on the front available low-capacitance stereo panel of most professional power amplifiers) cables. Quality cable makes a start flashing. “Clipping” is when the power big difference in audio fidelity and amplifier is distorting and working beyond it’s punch. See your Numark dealer limits. Amplifier distortion is THE major cause of or an electronics or audio speaker failure. specialist store if you are not sure which cables to get. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never place cans of beer, soda, glasses of water or anything wet on top of the mixer!

PA5PRO FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM AND FEATURES...

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If the PA5PRO is your first preamplifier, please read this entire manual before you begin operation.

The PA5PRO can be rack-mounted or used as a free-standing unit (1-19" rack unit space).

1. Power Switch and Power-On LED. 5. 3-Band Master Equalizer (EQ). The EQ compensates for differences in source material MIC SECTION sound quality. The EQ can be used to tailor the The PA5PRO has 2 extremely controllable sound to the acoustical requirements of the room. DJ Mic channels. The mute switch on the The knobs have a center detent for an accurate "flat” rear panel (2) automatically reduces the level response. Start with this position if you've never of the music when the DJ Mic is spoken into. used a graphic EQ before and then slowly adjust the bass, middle, or treble to a desirable position. 2. Neutrik™ “Combo” connector allows connection of either a 1/4” jack or an XLR jack. This 6. The Loud button boosts the bass frequencies to is ideal for connecting an XLR gooseneck directly add more presence to the audio signal. into the mixer. 7. The Mono button is pressed to merge the left 3. Treble, Mid, and Bass Controls fine tune and right channels of input to become the same the tone of your voice on both mics through the output. sound system. The controls are detented for setting tone "flat". For best results, use a dynamic cardioid 8. The Input Selector determines which source microphone. will be live to the outputs based on what you have connected to the rear panel input section. 4. The DJ Mic volume controls the DJ Mic volume for the Neutrik™ “Combo” connector. 9. The Master Volume controls the overall output level and the headphone output level.

10. The Headphone jack is supplied so you may monitor the output of the preamp directly.

PA5PRO REAR PANEL DIAGRAM AND FEATURES...

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1. GND is the grounding lug for turntables 1, 2 and 3 7. The Tape Outputs are low-impedance (phono inputs on Channels 1, 2 and 3). Always use unbalanced RCA jacks which output the program this connection (your turntable cable should have a mix and allow you to connect any recording device. grounding wire). 8. The Stereo Main RCA Outputs are low- 2. The Automute Switch should be set to the on impedance RCA connectors controlled by the position if you want inputs 3-6 to lower volume Master fader. automatically when the microphones are spoken through. Set it to the off position if you don’t want 9. The Stereo Binding Post Outputs are low- the inputs affected. impedance hard-wire connectors controlled by the Master fader 3. Phono Inputs use unbalanced RCA jacks. Your input signal is fed directly to the PA5PRO's high- 10. The Stereo XLR Balanced Outputs are quality RIAA phono pre-amplifiers so use this balanced low-impedance outputs for connecting to position only for moving magnet cartridges. Line other balanced amplifiers or devices. Use these level sources will overload the sensitive phono pre- outputs whenever possible for the best sound. amps and will sound very bad, so always be sure to toggle the line/phono switch over to line before 11. AC Cord. See safety precautions on page 3 for connection of line sources. proper treatment of the power cord.

4,5,6. CD,Tape, and Aux Line Inputs are 12. Voltage Selector should be set before you unbalanced RCA jacks. You can connect stereo plug the unit in to the correct voltage for your audio from HiFi VCRs, cassette and reel-to-reel tape location. decks, DAT machines, CD players, laser discs, tuners, even synthesizers or other mixing consoles. NOTE: Plug mono audio sources into both Left and Right inputs using a “Y” cable connector.

PA5Pro CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Study the Connections Diagram. First, connect all stereo input sources. Next connect your microphone(s) and monitor headphones. Make sure all volumes are at "zero" and the unit is off. Finally, connect the stereo outputs to the power amplifier(s) and/or audio sources. Plug the PA5Pro into AC power. Now you are ready to switch it on.

Microphone 1 Microphone 2

Turntable CD Player AC Outlet

Tuner Tape Deck Recording Tape Deck Main Sound System w/ Amplifier

SPECIFICATIONS...

INPUTS: Line: 150 mV rms sensitivity Mic: 2.5 mV rms sensitivity Phono: 2.5 mV rms sensitivity OUTPUTS: Line: 2V rms EQUALIZER: Bass/Mid/Treble control +-8dB SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIOS (vs. maximum output): Line: Better than 95 dB Mic: Better than 75 dB Phono: Better than 75 dB

DISTORTION: T.H.D. 0.05% CROSSTALK: Channel 60dB Function 60dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Mic: 20Hz-20kHz +_ .3dB Line: 20Hz-20kHz +_ .5dB Phono: 20Hz-20kHz +_ 1dB

WEIGHT: (net) 3.5Kg

DIMENSIONS: WxHxD 483x45x280mm 19”x 1 3/4”x11 1/4”

POWER CONSUMPTION: 20 Watt

BLOCK DIAGRAM...

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Warranty and Service Information

Numark Industries, LLC and Numark International, Inc. (hereafter “Numark”) warrants each new product manufactured and/or supplied by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship under conditions of normal use and service for 360 days, beginning on the date of purchase from an authorized Numark Dealer, but not to exceed 2 years from date of shipment by Numark. The Numark obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, the product or part(s) therein; which upon examination by Numark shall appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications; providing the Numark product is returned (transportation prepaid) to Numark. Numark shall not be liable for any damages, consequential or otherwise, resulting from the use and operation of this product and makes no other warranty(s) either express or implied on this product, including any warranty of merchantability. This warranty does not extend to any of our products which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring not our own, improper installation, or use in violation of instructions furnished by us, nor extended to units which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory, nor to cases where the serial number thereof has been removed, defaced, or changed, nor to accessories used therewith not of our own manufacture. Numark reserves the right to make changes or improvements in its products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured equipment. To place this warranty into effect, the enclosed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD must be returned to Numark Industries, LLC within thirty (30) days after date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT A Return Authorization number should be obtained from Numark through the addresses or phone numbers below. It is the customer’s obligation, when returning faulty equipment, to properly pack the Numark equipment in its original packaging. Failure to do so may inadequately protect the equipment in transit and, therefore, jeopardize the customer’s warranty. The defective Numark equipment should be sent, FREIGHT PREPAID with Return Authorization number to:

NUMARK INDUSTRIES 111 Dupont Drive Telephone: +1 (401) 946-4700 Providence, RI 02907. U.S.A. Fax: +1 (401) 946-5350 Attention: Service Department E-mail: [email protected]